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Dalton, MN – A man was hospitalized following a gun accident in Dalton Thursday afternoon.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says 62-year-old Scott Johnson was handling a 9MM handgun in his garage when he lost his grip. As the firearm was falling to the ground, he attempted to grab it mid-air.
During this motion, the trigger was manipulated, firing the weapon. The bullet entered Johnson’s left hand causing extensive damage. Deputies say his wife brought him to Lake Region Hospital in a private vehicle for treatment.
No other persons were reported injured during the incident. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
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